Multiple sightings of a black bear in Greater Cincinnati have stirred local communities, with the bear captured on police and residential cameras. Officials from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources are tracking the bear to ensure safety.

Montgomery hosts an event tomorrow at Terwilliger Lodge. Dr. Culley will discuss the Benedict Nature Preserve to educate and engage locals in environmental preservation.

Gladys, a gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo, is pregnant. Raised by humans, she overcame a broken arm with a 3D-printed cast. Her mate Mbeli and the zoo celebrate the pregnancy.

The Hamilton Tree Board and Butler County OSU Extension are hosting a free event on March 25 in Hamilton, OH, to discuss the impact of climate change on local trees.

Ohio's ODNR is set to demolish Cloverlick Creek Dam to improve water quality and wildlife habitats, with work expected to start in 2025 and monitoring until 2028, funded partly by a federal grant.

ODNR has protected an additional 400 acres in southern Ohio, expanding Shawnee State Forest and Edge of Appalachia Preserve with help from grant funding.

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden celebrates its 150th anniversary with new habitats and events as it reflects on its history and contributions to wildlife conservation.

Cincinnati Zoo's Happy ZOO Year event coincides with its PNC Festival of Lights on December 31. It offers activities, a DJ set, and an 8 p.m. countdown. The zoo will also host an adults-only After Glow event on January 10, 2025. Members get free access.

The Cincinnati Zoo's PNC Festival of Lights won USA Today's "10 Best Zoo Lights" for the seventh year, featuring five million LEDs and new animal lanterns.

The Cincinnati Zoo introduced two new cheetah cubs, Zola and Lulu, as part of their Cat Ambassador Program to raise awareness for cheetah conservation.

The Cincinnati Zoo has welcomed three new manatees to its Manatee Springs exhibit and educates visitors on conservation efforts amidst ongoing threats to manatee populations.

The Cincinnati Zoo is set to open the Harry and Linda Fath Elephant Trek habitat on October 1, offering an expansive area for elephants to roam and a breeding program for the species.

The Cincinnati Zoo offers free admission to military and first responders Sept. 6-9 as a gesture of gratitude. Eligible personnel may also purchase discounted tickets for family members.